GRE Word List

PANACEA

a remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all

The meaning of the word panacea is a remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all.

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peerone that is of equal standing with another : equal
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simianof, relating to, or resembling monkeys or apes
encipherto convert (a message) into cipher
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
debuta first appearance
overweeningarrogant